My 9mo Welsomer hen has recently started first pulling her feathers and then pecking her rear under her vent. It was a bloody mess. I brought her in, washed her butt several times a day, used the rinse off antiseptic, hen healer, neosporin, made diapers from fabric like upside down aprons with a...
Hey folks, we've got two hens (both 8 months old, Light Brahma and Buff Rock) that have suddenly fallen ill and I could really use some outside help.
Quick info...They both are very lethargic, breathing heavy, eyes closed, with green watery poo. Symptoms set in 2 days apart. Both had/have...
A week ago I posted a question regarding a sick cockerel, who I suspect has a respiratory infection. To sum it up, I initially thought his symptoms were signs of potential cocci + young rooster fights. I began treatment for coccidiosis, moved the other boys to their own coop, left him with the...
Hey there, I would really appreciate some input on this! I have a 12 week old Black Ameraucana cockerel, bought (as a chick) from a local breeder, who's never had any issues before this weekend. (Named Godzilla, since he's been so hefty and active lol)
His symptoms right now are:
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Hey there, I would really appreciate some input on this! I've got an 8 week old Welsummer cockerel (Bob, formerly Amelia), bought as a "pullet" from a local breeder. Grew at slower pace than the others, but after his comb emerged, I assumed it might be a breed trait for cockerels? I was letting...